Kopytka (Polish Potato Dumplings)
Soft little potato dumplings shaped like hooves, boiled then tossed in browned butter and breadcrumbs. Cheap and very satisfying.
- Time1 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.38 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the potatoes in salted water for 20 minutes until soft. Drain, return to the pan and steam dry for 2 minutes, then mash until very smooth. Leave to cool.
20 min - 2
Add the egg, salt and most of the flour. Mix quickly into a soft dough, adding more flour only if it sticks badly.
- 3
Roll the dough into long ropes about 2 cm thick on a floured surface. Cut at an angle into 3 cm pieces.
- 4
Boil in batches in salted water. They are ready 1 to 2 minutes after they float. Lift out.
2 min - 5
Melt the butter in a frying pan, add the breadcrumbs and cook for 2 minutes until golden. Toss the kopytka in the pan for 2 minutes. Top with dill.
4 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.